Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Dell Cottage Nursery

The Aspire Training Team are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Dell Cottage Nursery, Christchurch

Dell Cottage Nursery cater for children of the ages 2-5 years, occupy the entire ground floor and have free flow throughout the rooms and outdoors. Each room is painted a different colour; purple room dedicated to sensory play, blue room for imaginative play with dressing up, messy room for art & craft activities, a large yellow room which leads out onto a beautiful patio garden and a green room for play.

We have use of the beautiful, large garden at the front of the property. Our gardens are designed to bring the indoors-out, with access to painting, craft, messy play, books, water play, planting and so much more. We encourage the children to learn about the outdoor environment and motivate the children.

Children of the ages 2 years and under, have use of the entire top floor of the building, which comprises of the purple room dedicated to play, messy room for art and craft activities and two sleep rooms. They also have their own designated garden space, which has been newly refurbed with soft Astro Turf and modern summer house building. Grow their own plants, explore insects etc.

This is a position that is covering maternity leave, it has been confirmed that any successful candidate will be able to remain in the position for the term of the apprenticeship, with a view to remaining in the setting sharing the role. A conversation during the term of the post will be held to discuss how this will look after the apprenticeship is completed.

Your roles and responsibilities will include;

• Supporting with the day-to-day duties in the nursery
• All aspects of personal care including nappy changing
• Setting up snacks
• Reading to children
• Planning activities for the children
• Putting up displays
• General housekeeping duties
• Be a key person for children ensuring that they are supported with their development

Requirements;

• A Level 2 Childcare Qualification is required
• You must be able to gain a clear DBS
• GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English Language, or equivalent are desired

Hours; 

• Dell Cottage Nursery are open from 08.00-18:00 Monday to Friday
• The successful candidate will be required to work 30 hours per week, with shift patterns to be discussed

• Pension
• Paid social events
• Free parking
• Free refreshments
• Discounted childcare